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    11 October 2000

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    • A French brass striking and re
    Lot 12

    A French brass striking and repeating carriage clock, last quarter 19th century

    Price realised

    GBP 646

    Estimate

    GBP 350 - GBP 550

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    A French brass striking and repeating carriage clock, last quarter 19th century
    The corniche case with engine-turned mask to the white enamel Roman chapter disc with Arabic five minutes and steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with replaced silvered platform lever escapement with bimetallic balance, strike/repeat on gong to the backplate with punched stamp B, with presentation inscription dated 1877 to the base plate -- 5½in. (14cm.) high

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